Tokyo Paralympics to open under shadow of pandemic
The Tokyo Paralympics open Tuesday after a year-long pandemic delay and with the virus continuing to cast a long shadow ...
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Organizers bar spectators from Paralympics over virus
TOKYO—Spectators will be barred from the Tokyo Paralympics over coronavirus fears, organizers said Monday, as Japan battles record infections despite ...
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Virus surge to delay Olympics fan decision till June: reports
Tokyo Olympics organisers may put off an announcement on how many fans can attend until June, media reported Wednesday, as ...
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Djokovic puts positive spin on US Open plan
Paris--World number one Novak Djokovic appeared to row back on scepticism over plans to stage the US Open, saying on ...
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ITU races resume July
International competitions and activities in triathlon are expected to resume by July. The International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Triathlon Executive Board ...
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Gawilan headed to Paralympics
Asian Para Games gold medalist Ernie Gawilan is going to Tokyo. The International Paralympic Committee has granted an allocation to ...
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Virus worries Olympic chief
Tokyo—The chief executive officer of the Tokyo Olympics admitted Wednesday that organisers are “extremely worried” about the possible effect of ...
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